Duplicity

whilst there are lots of words for it .. I think duplicity is quite possibly the prettiest

Duplicity

 

Forgive me, but

I am far too tired

to make love

tonight, or even

contemplate

a single part of it ..

However,

I have no objection

whatsoever,

should you wish

to spend the night

in one of our many

spare bedrooms ..

Either on your own

that is,

or with the lover

I saw you

sharing coffee with ..

In what I once,

thought at least

to be, our very own

special rendezvous ..

 

Author's Note

please note, no note for for reviewers or anyone else passing through .. 🐧

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

This scene is wonderful, it’s about rejection but also about romance and memories good and bad, so it’s really kind of bittersweet….. this could be a great scene in a play… because I can picture it in my mind’s eye….
Lovely
Best, B

[Neville]

what a treat to see you here Betty and what a heart-warming accolade you have bestowed upon my most recent little scribble .. you are so very welcome to visit anytime and sure to be appreciated always .. Neville

[Betty Hermelee]

you're very welcome Neville, a pleasure!
Best, B

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love Ken's description, "a little love satire." Here's hoping it is far from a fatal attraction!

[Neville]

I love the pair of ya .. thanks a bundle, cheers 🍷N :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Yes a sad tale shared Neville. When love sweet, turn bitter. Time for separate beds. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry and the comment.
Coyote

[Neville]

thanks for the visit, the wisdom and the advice Coyote ..

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

How polite are these words. How gently spoken and why use a pretty word for something far from pretty?
I put myself in the shoes of the writer here and have to say the language took a decided down turn and the decibels increased to ear splitting level;) And to top it all, the territory chosen wasn’t even neutral. That alone is a kick in the teeth. Right, someone is going to find a suitcase packed. I need some space. :)

Good morning my friend. The sun is shining. Make sure you have a lovely day.

Chris

[Neville]

go find a wood, go find a sunny glade in said wood, then go take ten thousand rapid deep breaths .. and enjoy the moment the head rush bestows upon ya .. make sure you leave breadcrumbs scattered along the way so you can find ya way home if you still want to .. hey, how's that for a space filler ... perhaps, cheers our Chris

Neville :)

[Neville]

and a good day back to ya :)

[Chris Shaw]

That sounds great. However, the suitcase was for him not me. I would be too busy cutting his clothes up with scissors 😂 …..maybe , perhaps

[Neville]

that's wot happened to my green velvet jacket with embroidered daisies and my grandmothers old rocking chair etc etc .. but looking back I deserved it .. woz it worth it .. hell yeah :)

[Chris Shaw]

I would have left your rocking chair alone out of respect for your grandmother ….

The she who did the damage, well she was a woman of passion and knew how to use it :?

[Ken e Bujold]

I may have to memorize this; indeed I wish you had written this decades ago, would have saved a lot of time. Hell i might even have had it laminated so i could just hand it over. indeed you should consider doing exactly that, could be a very lucrative sideline hustle for you. Just a suggestion LOL

bloody brilliant bit of love satire my friend

ken

[Neville]

you are far too kind sir Ken .. thanks a million and then some :)

[willweb]

Hmmm...those damn coffee shop windows...they need more curtains.
Probably why most pubs don't have windows.
Nice one my friend.

[Neville]

I have a thing about windows, mirrors and doors .. but can see your point and clearly Will .. Cheers :)

[Lisasview]

Oh, Neville how true the little scenario often is.
Sad but true...I know this to be a fact as many years ago this happened to me...
The trick is to see the signs and get quick...
Live and learn..
And, most importantly choose wisely.
Life is far too short for games.
Lisa, still typing with one finger on my left hand..my broken clavicle is a bit better

[Neville]

I don't believe it .. was he mad? and do you still have his coordinates because I know a good hit man who owes me a few favours if you want me to give him a ring for you ..
I quite agree, life is too short for games unless of course everyone has fun and no one gets hurt in the making .. Regards to your finger and tell it, it's doing a good job from me would ya.

Neville, thinking about your clavicle :)

[Lisasview]

I meant get out quick...
I wonder where he is...where ever that is I am quite sure he is still playing games..
Lisa

[Neville]

.......... I dunno but the offer is still open.

[Lisasview]

Good to know you are there!
Lisa

[Nima.Hope]

A sad story, being two-faced, two-sided. Yes, we are betrayed and even we can betray......
Pleasant like a short story to me

[Neville]

That'll do nicely Nima, very nicely indeed. Many thanks .. Neville

[FGFRANKLIN]

A woman told me men are like African cats. She said every one she comes across is either Lion or a Cheetah. Duplicity is a nice word for a nasty sort of character flaw. I enjoyed the read.

[Neville]

I have spent a lot of time working in Africa (mainly West Africa) but those cat traits would seem to be pretty much universal .. I'm so glad you came by .. thank you ,, Neville

[FGFRANKLIN]

Well, it was HER personal assessment. I'm a bit more forgiving. I think there are plenty of honest and faithful mates out there of both genders.

[Neville]

I'm sure there must be sir .. somewhere :)